Father, son found dead at Babler State Park

WILDWOOD, Mo. – A father and son have been found dead inside Babler State Park, both with gunshot wounds to the head.

Police say a couple walking on a nearby path discovered the two men at around 5:30 p.m Tuesday. The ensuing investigation prompted authorities to evacuate everyone in the park other than a group of students from Crestview Middle School, who are on a camping trip.

Police say the father was middle-aged, and the son was in his 20s. Their car was found near the scene, which was located just off the main road about a mile from the park entrance.

A couple walking in the park saw the bodies and called police. We're told the victims were lying in a grassy area near a hiking trail.

Two people were found dead at Babler State Park late Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: KSDK)